School Cleaning Operative

Manchester Arndale; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Cleaning Operative to maintain cleanliness in a school environment. This role requires attention to detail in cleaning various areas, including classrooms and toilets, during specific hours. The ideal candidate has experience in cleaning and will follow Health & Safety procedures diligently. This position is term-time only with additional duties during holidays for deep cleaning.

Qualifications

• Able to obtain BICSc certification after training.
• Experience in a multi-site cleaning environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the school.
• Use cleaning materials and machinery as instructed.
• Report defects or hazards to the Cleaning Supervisor.

Skills

BICSc certification or equivalent

Experience in a cleaning environment

Track record in a similar role

Job description

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

Days of Working: Monday - Thursday 16.00pm - 22.00pm, Friday 12.30pm - 18.30pm

Main Purpose:

To maintain the school premises to a high standard of cleanliness; required to clean all rooms, including classrooms, offices, toilets, cloakrooms, staircases, and all other areas in use.

The position is a term time post. You will be required to participate in the annual deep clean of the school for 2 weeks during the summer holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• To be responsible for cleaning areas of the school site as allocated by the cleaning supervisor.
• To use cleaning materials as instructed by the cleaning supervisor.
• To operate cleaning machinery in cleaning soft and hard surfaces, e.g. vacuum cleaners and polishers.
• To maintain confidentiality in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
• Vacuum cleaning hard and soft floors.
• Spot cleaning of spillages.
• Wiping furniture, ledges, pipes, paintwork, doors and polishing door glass and windows.
• Emptying and cleaning waste and recycling bins.
• Cleaning toilets including sanitary fittings and surrounds.
• Mopping and spray cleaning hard floor surfaces.
• Wiping and polishing and straightening furniture.
• Replenishing supplies in toilets and classrooms, etc.
• Checking and closing windows, switching off lights after work, locking doors when rooms are completed.
• Reporting of misuse or vandalism.
• During holiday periods when the school is closed, or annual deep cleans routine cleaning is undertaken throughout the school. This may include, removing chewing gum from floors, under desks, etc., high level dusting, wall washing, and moving furniture to deep clean classrooms, etc.
• Undertake any additional cleaning duties as directed, by the Cleaning Supervisor or Soft Services Manager.
• All defects/hazards must be immediately reported to the Cleaning Supervisor.
• To ensure that all Health & Safety procedures are followed, in accordance with company policies.

Skills & Knowledge

• BICSc certification, or equivalent to an appropriate level, or be able to obtain after training.
• A track record of delivering a similar role.
• Experience in a cleaning environment, preferably multi-site.

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.